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Travel: A three day Tour in the Nordics

Dutch graphic designer, Judith de Graaff aka Joelix, who currently lives in France takes us on a three-day tour to the Nordic countries... we start today in Denmark, tomorrow we visit Sweden and end this fun tour in Norway on Thursday. Judith has taken so many wonderful pics for us and she gives detailed information about her favorite shops, restaurants and ideas where to stay... you will love it I'm sure. 

Please visit Judith's website Joelix to learn more about her, her work and Studio Sapique.

Click here to start part 1 of the Nordics Tour >>>

Travel report: Barcelona

I have said this before, Barcelona is (together with Rome) my  favorite city in Europe and when Dutch native  Lisette van de Graaf from cute suite offered to write a report for us and share her favorite spots I was thrilled. Lisette has been living in Barcelone for more than 7 years ! I hope one day my family and I can join here :)

The guided tour Lisette is taking us on is a fantatstic city report you can bring whenever visiting Barcelona.

Lisette reporting from Barcelona... click here.

 

Pulau Ubin in Singapore

Another Birthday in the family this week... Happy Birthday Love of my Life! It was a wonderful day today and I hope you enjoyed it too? We went to a small island here in Singapore, calles Pulau Ubin. Yes for you who didn't know Singapore has a couple of islands and some of them are absolutely worth visiting.

Pulau Ubin is known for it's bicycle tracks, so DUtch as we are we had to go and see for ourselves. We start by driving to Changi Village, but taking a taxi is a very simple alternative. At Changi Village you will find that brings you to the island, only 5 minutes away but a nice little adventure, especially for young kids :) see the image of the ferry here below. 

Pulau Ubin is an island North East of Singapore where often said as the last “kampong” (village) in Singapore. When you arrive at the Island you are warmly welcomed by lot's of Chinese decoration and a world of bikes... bikes, bikes and more bikes... al for rent... that's what we did too of course :)

     

Musing over at JHill design

For the last couple of weeks a lovely lady from Boston named Jennifer Hill has brought a beautiful tribute to my home country.. the Netherlands. She has written numerous posts, including this Biking behaviour fun,  about her love for our counrty and how she is looking forward to be spending some time in Amsterdam soon... 

Of course I was happily surprised when she invited me to give a little bit of an insight about my love for Amsterdam, I answered some questions and send her some pics... click here if to see what I mean! 

But that is not all Jennifer does, she also is a very talented graphic designer and she is known for her beautiful patterns, prints and posters. I absolutely love the 'Maps' series. The Netherlands and Amsterdam are recently added and it is amazing how a non-Dutchy has caputered our country so beautifully wouldn't you agree?

Thank you Jennifer for the warm invitation and the words you have written about me... made me blush! I believe I have not been a muse to anyone else before... well perhaps for my husband :)

ps. a report I have written about Amsterdam a couple of years ago is here.

 

Travel report : Fortaleza in Brazil by Ana from Live & Enliven

Ana Degenaar from Live & Enliven and her  family have been living in Brazil for the past 3 years and she says it has changed their lives. A favorite vacation spot for Ana has become Fortaleza, also in Brazil. In this report Ana explains to us why she loves Fortaleza so much and her images will make you wishing, dreaming and hoping to go there some day too...

Click here to read Ana's beautiful travel report....

Travel: Stockholm guide

My friend Dutch photographer, Marjon Hoogervorst went to visit Stockholm for a couple of days last month and she shot some really nice pics for us and even better she is sharing her favorite shops with us... so if you are planning a trip to  Stockholm soon, don't foget to bring this little guide... 

Have fun and many thanks Marjon! 

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